Mazda 2010 Mazda6 Manual page 83

NOTE
Under the following conditions, the KEY
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warning light (red) flashes to inform the
driver that the push button start will not
switch to ACC even if it is pressed from off.
The advanced key battery is dead.
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The advanced key is out of operational
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range.
The advanced key is placed in areas
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where it is difficult for the system to
detect the signal (page 3-7).
A key from another manufacturer similar
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to the advanced key is in the operational
range.
(Forced engine starting method)
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If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
and the push button start indicator light
(red) flashes, this could indicate a problem
with the engine starting system. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible. If this occurs,
the engine can be force-started. Press and
hold the push button start until the engine
starts. Other procedures necessary for
starting the engine such as having the
advanced key in the cabin, and depressing
the brake pedal (Automatic transaxle) or
the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle) are
required.
When the engine is force-started, the key
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warning light (red) remains illuminated and
the key indicator light (green) does not
illuminate.
If the attempt to start the engine using the
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forced-start method is unsuccessful, it may
be necessary to use the auxiliary key.
7. Press the push button start after the
KEY indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster, and the push button
start indicator light (green) illuminate.
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
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8. After starting the engine, let it idle for
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Starting the engine using the auxiliary
key
If the engine cannot be started for reasons
such as the advanced key battery is dead
or the engine cannot be started using the
forced-start method, the engine can be
started using the auxiliary key.
1. Slide the auxiliary key out from the
2. Use the auxiliary key to remove the
After starting the engine, the push button
start indicator lights (ACC and ON) turn
off and the ignition is in the ON position.
After pressing the push button start and
before the engine starts, the operation
sound of the fuel pump motor from near the
fuel tank can be heard, however, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
(With headlight auto-leveling)
After pressing the push button start and
before the engine starts, the operation
sound of the headlight leveling motors
operating at the front of the engine
compartment can be heard, however, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
about ten seconds.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without the use of the
accelerator.
If the engine does not start the first time,
refer to Starting a Flooded Engine under
Emergency Starting. If the engine still does
not start, have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page 7-13).
bottom of the advanced key.
key slot cover.
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